Purchase Solution

Types of obstacles - role of educator

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

What type of obstacles or challenges do you foresee a nurse facing as they enter the role of educator? Why?

Purchase this Solution

Solution Summary

Discusses some types of obstacles or challenges that a person can foresee as she or he enters the role of educator, and why. References and extra link are also provided.

Solution Preview

Let's take a closer look.

RESPONSE:

1. What type of obstacles or challenges do you foresee a nurse facing as they enter the role of educator? Why?

The nurse can still expect lower compensation than other educators i.e. wage inequity, which is research validated. For example, a most recent study by Carnegie (2007) "on America's estimated 32,000 nurse educators shows that poor compensation may hinder recruitment and retention efforts as nursing schools battle a critical faculty shortage. The report, a profile of faculty at both public and private institutions of higher learning, compared compensation of nurse educators to that of their counterparts in other academic disciplines, as well as to nurses with equivalent credentials in clinical practice and other non-academic settings." ...

Purchase this Solution


Free BrainMass Quizzes
Stress Continuum

All humans experience stress and a certain level is motivating for learning. However, a high level of stress for prolonged periods of time may have a negative impact. This information focuses on the four stages of stress. Understanding stress assists in maintaining a healthy level.

Test your health planning and program evaluation knowledge

Health planning and program evaluation is an important aspect of the Health Sciences' field. Organizations and communities must understand the needs of their audiences, and a way to obtain this datum is through proper design and assessment. This quiz will test your ability to understand the importance of planning and evaluation in the health sector.

What everyone should know about MRSA

This quiz focuses on what everyone should know about community MRSA. Community MSRA is an infection in healthy people.

Tumor Markers

This quiz help you memorize common tumor markers used to detect and diagnose some types of cancer.

Celiac Disease

This quiz will provide a brief introduction to Celiac Disease. Questions will focus on definitions and symptoms.